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23/09/2013 11:59
OFFICE

REL: 1159 HRS Transpower New Zealand Limited

OFFICE: TRP: Transpower appoints new Chief Executive

Transpower New Zealand today announced the appointment of Alison Andrew, to
the position of Chief Executive, replacing Patrick Strange when he departs in
early 2014.

Alison is an engineer by background and has held a number of senior executive
roles across numerous industry sectors including energy, chemicals, dairy,
pulp and paper. Alison's most recent role was Global Head of Chemicals for
Orica and she has been a Director of Genesis Energy since 2012. Prior to
that, she was Chief Executive of Lexicon group and held a number of senior
roles at Fonterra Cooperative Group and Fletcher Challenge Energy.

Transpower Chairman Mark Verbiest said that the Board was highly impressed
with Alison's background and leadership capability, both of which will help
to drive further improvements throughout the company.

For further information, please contact:
Rebecca Wilson, Corporate Communications Manager, 04 590 6695; 021 578 608
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